Women know him by his now-legendary red sole, a signature, easily identifiable trademark of Christian Louboutin, the wizard of shoemaking who understood that the arch of a woman's foot is the most feminine point. From there, since 1991, Louboutin has created some of fashion's most beautiful and provocative shoes, shoes that all women, from Pulitzer-winning writers and world leaders to Oscar-toting actresses and fashion devotees, desire.